| To get in touch with me call 618-585-3624 or email me at (click here) goldstarlofts@yahoo.com Here are some of the most memorable highlights and accomplishments of racing these Goldstar Birds. 1. The Goldstar birds won every 300-mile Young bird race from 1993-2002 (and many since then). 2. In 1995 they won 7 of the possible nine Average Speed awards racing old birds in the Combine. 3. They have won more 600-mile races (13) in the club in the past 20 years than anyone else (perhaps the Combine as well) 4. In 2003 they won a "double header" 600-mile race (both race A & race B) and it was with day birds. (never done here before) And it was not a blow home as there was few birds on the day. 5. Also in 2003 they won 5 of the possible 7 long distance races in the Combine and all with day birds winning Long Average speed and Championship Loft. 6. The above accomplishment along with other long distance wins from 1999 thru 2003 made us 10th place Long Distance Champion in the nation over all time. This award was presented by the AU and this record still stands. 7. Also in 2003 we won the Loft of the year award presented by the AU for the best looking loft in the Nation. (see the picture at the bottom of the Home page). 8. We have won more average speed awards than anyone in the Illini RPC. (at least in the last 25 years). 9. We have won more 600-mile race diplomas than anyone in our club (and perhaps Combine) in recent years. 10. The accomplishments of these fantastic Goldstar racing pigeons. As an example of nest mates 1715 and 1716. The hen 1716 wan a hard 600-mile Combine race at about 900 YPM while her brother Cock 1715 was first Combine 128-miles at 1925 YPM! These birds can do it all!!!!!!! 11. Two young birds I sold in 2004 won the 400-mile young bird race in the club. One taking 2nd Combine and the other, in Race B was the ONLY DAY BIRD winning the Deep South Cajun Combine 400-mile YB race by over 50 YPM. (this loft's mileage was 409.272). |
| 1. OLD Pigeon bands. I have quite a collection of old bands. Email me and I will send you a list if you are interested in purchasing some of them. 2. Pigeon Books. I have several old hard to find hard & soft covered used pigeon books for sale. Prices depend on the book and how many books you want. I have grouped them for a better deal and to make it worth while. Some are as follows: "Winning" by Jim Wiley (soft cover 44 pages) "Squills 1971" (soft cover 447 pages), "Racing Pigeons Advanced Techniques" by Jan Aerts (soft cover 189 pages)10.00 The Homing world Stud book 1983 All 4 books above for 25.00 and includes shipping "The Pigeon Racer" By Old Hand, (Hard cover 104 pages) 10.00 "The Six Principles of pigeon-keeping" By Old Hand, (Hard cover 80 pages).10.00 "Practical pigeon Racing" by Old Hand, (Hard cover 111 pages) 10.00 "Secrets of the Racing Ace" by Old Hand (Hard cover 78 pages) 10.00 All 4 Old Hand books above for 30.00 and includes shipping "Pigeon Racing" by Dr. H. Axelrod, (Hard cover208 pages) 20.00 Lofts for Racing Pigeons by Chas. Heitzman 10.00 "Know the Game of Pigeon Racing" by Brian Thornton (soft cover 40 pages) 8.00 All 3 books above for 32.00 and includes shipping. "The Secret of Eye Sign" by S.W.E. Bishop (Hard cover 71 pages) "The Eye & Eye Signs in homing pigeons" by the pigeon news, (hard cover 63 pages) Both eye sign books above for 25.00 and includes shipping "The Road to Success" by Jules Dehhantschutter, (soft cover 368 pages) 25.00 and includes shipping 3. Tauris single sensor pad with cable. Note: I know and use the Tauris deluxe or maxx clocks. If you have any questions about the system I would be glad to help or explain what I know. Also if you have one of these clocks to sell our club may be interested. Email as to how many and which books you are interested in (goldstarlofts@yahoo.com) I have many old pigeon magazines if you are interested let me know. |
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| Shows, show pigeons and showing pigeons. Working our way to the top as far as racing took time as did the ability to win ribbons and diplomas at pigeon shows. In the 70's and 80's I enjoyed going to 2 or 3 of the local pigeon shows put on each year. Watching the judges handle the birds and systematically sorting them and disqualifying them was some what exciting. More so I enjoyed talking pigeons with those that came in support of the shows. In the 70's I won a few ribbons, in the 80's many more plus a few trophies. But in the 90's, as the birds had had a class where a bird had to have flown in two 500-mile (or longer) races. We did very well there and won many trophies. Also, unlike now they had a diploma class only for birds that won diplomas. Anyhow as time went on the shows lost some of the excitement. Also, some judges were very poor (like only looking for holes in wing feathers to pick the best bird). Somehow birds were being double and triple entered. This slowed the judging down to a crawl waiting for birds in one class to be put in another class to be judged. Not even to mention one bird winning two or more trophies so that one fancier with a crack bird wins most of the awards. We all know the more winners the more fun more people had at the show. There were too many classes and the shows lasted too long. I do believe this was the one thing that kept people from showing as 7 or 8 hours away from home on a Sunday was too much. Anyhow, I lost the bug to show for some are all of the reasons above. This year we decided to have the show at our own NEW clubhouse so I was obligated to go and to show. I found 4 birds and put them in the flying class. They ALL won a diploma and one won CHAMPION bird. I think I should have brought more birds (for the breeder class). I did let the lice get ahead of me over the summer and several I wanted to show had feather holes. From now on I will religiously dust with Insectrin and put on the perches etc. Here is what I usually do and it works well in protecting the birds from all feather eating blood sucking insects and that is too rub in the Insectrin into the nest boxes and bowls. As I fly natural they are always on a nest throughout the summer. Also, if you use Seven dust only use the 5% and NOT the 10% dust. Insectrin (Permathin) is the safest and can be used about as often as you like but Seven 5% only once every 3 months and 10% NOT AT ALL on pigeons. I am not a Veterinarian and these are just my thoughts and experience so check with pigeon medication supply houses or your Vet for more details. Also, I know I have spelled Insectrin and Permathin wrong but you get the pronunciation anyhow. |
| The below is some information concerning pigeon shows and my history with them. The latest news on showing the Goldstars is that once again in 2009 we duplicated what we did in 2008. We took only 4 birds to the show, won 4 diplomas plus a Champion bird show prize for BEST in class. These birds not only win races but win at shows as well. |
| See below for various pigeon and other related items FOR SALE! (updated 3/4/10) |
| Below are a list of Items I have for sale. Please email or call for questions or to make offers etc. |